Our story and our team
About us
Our story
Our story began with a client of Chris Pallaris needing to move an in-person simulation to a remote event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through a mutual contact, Phil was brought for his expertise in behaviour, emotion and communication.
Seeing a need in the market for online games simulations with skill based masterclasses, St8 of Play was born soon after. Julian with his financial and organizational expertise fit the bill perfectly. To run the daily operations, Emily and Sophie completed the team.
Why us
Team development training solutions with impacts that last
St8 of Play’s immersive team development training programs, including game-based simulations, create leaders who are equipped to handle any situation with confidence and sensitivity.
Unique game-based learning that is seriously fun
Choose our game-based simulations because they resemble real life challenges and seriously resemble escape room vibes – and that is seriously fun.
Skills applicable to work and life
With St8 of Play, you will learn skills that prepare you for everyday challenges at work and also life in general. These skills will equip you for any situation in any environment.
Our team
Phil Willcox
Behaviour and emotion coach
Phil is responsible for the business and the clients. As Director, he sets the strategy, empowers and supports the team and plays a key role in future innovation of our products.
With clients, Phil leads relationship management and facilitates our Masterclasses and Serious Games.
Julian Jürgens
Administration and finance
Julian is responsible for administrative matters with the focus on finances within our firm.
His talent lies in listening to issues and complications within our business, and based on that developing productive and effective standard operating procedures.
Chris Pallaris
Analytics coach
Chris is responsible for the domain of analysis and analytic reasoning of the business. He helps to design, develop and deliver games and seminars that strengthen participants’ ability to manage risk and uncertainty.
Sophie Peschanel
Creative and project manager
Sophie is responsible for the creative and visual aspects of our projects and our business. With her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and with further education she is also responsible for project management which enables her to bridge the gulf between her dreamy, creative ideas and the ongoing projects.
Our team
Phil Willcox
Behaviour and emotions coach
Phil is responsible for the business and the clients. As Director, he sets the strategy, empowers and supports the team and plays a key role in future innovation of our products.
With clients, Phil leads relationship management and facilitates our masterclasses and Serious Games.
Julian Jürgens
Administration and Finance
Julian is responsible for administrative matters with the focus on finances within our firm.
His talent lies in listening to issues and complications within our business, and based on that developing productive and effective standard operating procedures.
Chris Pallaris
Analytics coach
Chris is responsible for the domain of analysis and analytic reasoning of the business. He helps to design, develop and deliver games and seminars that strengthen participants’ ability to manage risk and uncertainty.
Sophie Peschanel
Creative and project manager
Sophie is responsible for the creative and visual aspects of our projects and our business. With her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and with further education she is also responsible for project management which enables her to bridge the gulf between her dreamy, creative ideas and the ongoing projects.